The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association
of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has expressed shock over the tragic helicopter crash
that claimed the lives of four of its members.
President of PENGASSAN, Mr Festus Osifo, said this in
a statement made available to newsmen on Friday in Abuja.
Osifo said that PENGASSAN was deeply saddened by the
death of its members, which occurred on the early hours of Thursday, Oct.
24 in Rivers State.
According to him, the deceased members, were valued
members of the PENGASSAN family and dedicated professionals in the oil and gas
industry.
“Their contributions to the sector and to our
association will be sorely missed.
“PENGASSAN extends its heartfelt condolences to the
families, friends, and colleagues of the victims during this difficult time.
“We share in their grief and offer our unwavering
support, as we navigate this tragic event. We are committed to providing
assistance to the bereaved families in any way possible,”‘he said.
Osifo said the association was currently working to
gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the crash and
cooperating fully with the relevant authorities in their investigation.
He, therefore, urged all parties involved to conduct a
thorough and transparent investigation to determine the cause of the accident
and put in place urgent measures to prevent future tragedies.
“PENGASSAN calls on all its members everywhere,
through the branches, to observe a moment of silence and reflection in honor of
our fallen Comrades.
“Their dedication and service to the Oil and Gas
industry will never be forgotten.
“We will continue to update the public as more
information becomes available,”he said.
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